Total Crime Rate
64.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southview Road area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip , and the 707th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southview Road (TA7 0LD) in the last 12 months was 64.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.4% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average (106.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 55.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 91.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southview Road (TA7 0LD), the main crime hotspot is near Judy'S Orchard. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgwater East & Bawdrip| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Judy'S Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Townsend | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Townsend | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Townsend | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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